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Water Grill South Coast Plaza Main Dining Room - Water Grill - South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8 (8635)
$31 to $50
Seafood
3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 134 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Book your next meal, event or private room with us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Ringer
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061
  • Location
    3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,635 people are saying

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers a vibrant seafood dining experience with standout service and ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic food and fantastic service," highlighting dishes like the "best Chilean seabass" and delightful desserts. The restaurant's attentive staff consistently enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite for special occasions.
8,635 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omg what a great experience, I would recommend to anyone. The shrimp scampi was excellent

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  2. David

    Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Again, It makes me wonder how a restaurant can keep up the superior service with the food. If you are reading this, please done miss this restaurant if you love fish or steaks. My steak was better than Mastros!!! Love this place and visit regularly!!

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  3. Alexa VIP

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not great food, way overpriced. Overcooked sea bass, asparagus gremolata too salty, all veggies too oily. Cioppino shellfish totally unshelled, and broth too thin and oily. Boyfriend had stomach problems for two days after. Hostesses were somewhat stand-offish. Would not return.

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  4. Steve VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Kind of ignored and tried to deliver entry while still eating appetizer and no room on table for entrees. So went back to kitchen and came back later cold. Overall, disappointed

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  5. Kevin

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful anniversary dinner and the menu had so many great choices we couldn’t decide. The chef was able to split entrees since both of us wanted both, so we each got perfectly plated smaller portions of each dish.

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  6. Scott VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Sam, our server, was top-notch!!!

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  7. John

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and fantastic service. Pricey, but worth the money. The Chilean Seabass was out of this world.

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  8. Dan

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place for seafood. Great ambience & service. We'll definitely be back.

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  9. Zulema VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was disappointing….very different than previous experiences. Lettuce was wilted and salads seemed very very light.

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  10. Joe

    Orange County5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had dinner at Water Grill you celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary. First time here for both of us. The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is great. The food was good. My wife had the "off menu" special whole Pink Bream, cerviche style. She liked it a lot. I had the 8 oz. filet, which was nicely charred. I also had the wedge salad. The server asked if I wanted it chopped. I said no. Someone wasn't paying attention, because I got it served chopped anyway. I also asked for some exter blue cheese dressing on the side, which I never got. Unfortunately, the selection of sides is quite limited, and not very interesting. I ended up with French fries, which were good but over priced at $11. We had high hopes for Water Grill, but I don't think we'll back.

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FAQs

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 208-7060.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is rated 4.8 stars by 8635 OpenTable diners.

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
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3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Ringer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 208-7060
  • Private party facilities
    Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the place to meet in Orange County! Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your meetings and events.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 208-7061

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